06/23/2010

Autodesk unveiled a family of software suites for visual, factory and plant design. The new suites will offer increased functionality, interoperability and provide users with a superior user experience through a simpler, more cost-effective purchasing and deployment process.

Autodesk Design Suite is for architects and designers working with AutoCAD software who desire enhanced concept design, sketching and best-in-class 3D visualization capabilities. The primary products in this suite include AutoCAD, 3ds Max Design and Alias Design.

Autodesk Factory Design Suite is for machine and equipment builders, system integrators and manufacturers who design, visualize and simulate layouts of machine lines and entire manufacturing facilities. Autodesk Factory Design Suite helps manufacturers make better layout decisions by creating a digital prototype of the factory before equipment is installed and commissioned. The primary products in this suite include AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault and Autodesk Navisworks.

06/22/2010

Autodesk has announced the availability of Autodesk Topobase 2011 products and Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2011 software, new tools that help customers manage infrastructure assets more effectively and plan for the future. With these products, infrastructure professionals can get a broader understanding of the location and status of their assets and more easily share information over the web.

06/09/2010

InterSpec, Inc., the industry leading provider of BIM integrated construction specification software and services, announced the release of version 5.1 of e-SPECS® with a new Startup Screen, editing enhancements and Autodesk® Revit® 2011 integration.

e-SPECS 5.1 functionality includes a Startup Screen with real-time indicators for available software and content updates. As software patches, updates or major upgrades are available, InterSpec is able to provide automatic notification of available downloads providing more functionality and enhancing the e-SPECS user experience. Notifications of updates in the MasterSpec®, Building Product Manufacturers (BPM) and VA Master libraries are also made available to all e-SPECS users for a more timely and simplified content update process..

The new e-SPECS Startup Screen also offers Featured Building Product Manufacturers listings ensuring BPMs get their latest product and news in front of the Architects, Engineers and Specifiers using e-SPECS. e-SPECS users benefit from single click access directly to the BPM web site to learn more and access to the BPM specifications and BIM integration included in their e-SPECS applications.

As Autodesk Revit users seek to utilize the most current technology available, they can be assured that e-SPECS integration is available. e-SPECS 5.1 includes integration for all Revit based applications running on Windows 32 and 64 bit operating systems. As an Autodesk Preferred Industry Partner, InterSpec develops and makes available the integration to the latest applications providing the highest level of support for joint customers.

e-SPECS 5.1 also includes more Microsoft® Word importing, exporting and editing functionality to enhance the user's experience. e-SPECS integrates into the existing environment of applications and data while providing a user interface that users will find familiar to other office applications.

Additional e-SPECS Building Product Manufacturer library content and Revit integration is included as well as minor application updates and enhancements added. All new customers and those customers under subscription or maintenance are scheduled to receive e-SPECS 5.1 in June 2010.